Inside the Shell: Turtle Back Publishing Newsletter #2

Turtle Back Publishing The most common thing I hear as an author. "I have always wanted to write a book" Whenever I get a chance to interact with people as an author, there is one comment, I hear more than most; "I have always wanted to write."  It is often told to me in confidence, some sort of secret hidden desire that the world cannot know. The person saying this phrase often has a look about them or says out loud they doubt their ability to write. "I have an idea but it won't be good enough for a book"  is the message I repeatedly hear. It seems to me that people have the idea that their story is only worth something if other people think it is. That is simply not true. Your story is always worth something, why, because it is your story. The question you are really asking is, "can you market it and get people to buy it as a book" and to be honest, that is not the reason why you should write. You should write your story because there is power in the telling. There is a greater appreciation to be gained for your own story in finding the words to accurately describe it. One should never write a book just to try to sell it; unless you have a huge established fan club, your book will flop. So what do I tell people when I hear them say "I have always wanted to write" Write! tell your story, fall in love with your story, admire it, appreciate the lessons your own story teaches you. Write! you will be amazed at what is inside! Friends.. write your story- it is good, because it is yours! Shine on my friends Allie We want to hear from you! Be sure to send us questions or ideas you have and we will try to include those in our upcoming newsletters. Remember these newsletters are only for those who sign up for it, so share this newsletter with a friend, family member or colleague so they can sign up as well. Turtle Back Publishing is owned and operated by the MacPhail family, Turtle Back Publishing is a total family operation. From the initial conception of a book all way to the marketing and distribution, Turtle Back Publishing is proud of every book they publish.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2012, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: turtlebackpublishing@live.com